Graduation Spotlight: Alex Glatz

Alex Glatz

Graduate Student in the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program.

Why did you choose this area of study for an advanced degree?

I aim to own a business and wanted to learn more about entrepreneurship. I also wanted to broaden my horizon and develop my business and product development skills.

What are your next steps?

In July, I will be traveling to Germany as one of 75 Americans selected to partake in the CBYX of young professionals fellowship. I will spend 11 months learning German, studying at a German university, and working at a German company.

What is your favorite memory at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½?

Many of my favorite memories happened around the football field. For the two weeks before the fall semester starts, the football team practices on campus. I always anticipated these two weeks and enjoyed hanging out with teammates and preparing for the upcoming season and academic year.

What is your advice for a student starting a graduate or professional program at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½?

Talk to as many people as you can. Network and develop connections. Aim to understand how the skills you are learning are useful to the industry want to enter.